Lucan Community College
Lucan, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 966 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 444 girls, 522 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70080T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Lucan Community College is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multidenominational secondary school situated on Esker Drive in Lucan, Co. Dublin. As a member of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board, the college is guided by five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – and its motto *Aontas* (Unity) reflects a commitment to a harmonious, stress‑free learning atmosphere. The school provides a supportive, inclusive and safe environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally. The college delivers a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, drama and music, enabling students to explore and develop their talents beyond the classroom. Modern digital resources such as Office 365, the VSware platform and a dedicated school app are integrated into daily learning, facilitating communication and enhancing the educational experience for students, parents and staff alike.
Applying to Lucan Community College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Lucan Community College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Lucan Community College
How many pupils attend Lucan Community College?
Lucan Community College has 966 pupils enrolled, 444 girls and 522 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Lucan Community College a DEIS school?
No. Lucan Community College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Lucan Community College?
Lucan Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.